Mary Kom steps down from the post of campaign chief in Paris Olympics, citing personal reasons

New Delhi. Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Friday stepped down from the post of India’s campaign head for the upcoming Paris Olympics. He said that due to personal reasons he has no option now. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said that Mary Kom has written a letter to her asking her to step down from this responsibility.

Mary Kom said in a letter to Usha, “It is a matter of pride to serve the country in any form and I was mentally prepared for it.” But I am sorry that I will not be able to take this responsibility. I am withdrawing due to personal reasons.” She said, ”I am embarrassed to withdraw like this because I don’t do that but I have no option. I will always be there to encourage our players participating in the Olympic Games.” IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.

London Olympics 2012 bronze medalist Mary Kom would have been the campaign leader of the Indian contingent in the Olympic Games to be held from July 26 to August 11. Usha said in a statement, “We are saddened that Mary Kom, Olympic medalist boxer and head of the IOA Athletes Commission, has stepped down from the post due to personal reasons. We respect their decision and privacy. An announcement regarding his replacement will be made soon. “I understand his request and respect his decision,” she said. I have told him that IOA and my support is always with him. I request everyone to respect their privacy.

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